Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/11/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the employment of persons with a disability or veterans of the United States armed forces.
Author:
Torres
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain children under group life insurance policies.
Author:
Torres | Burkett | White
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/25/2011 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to authorizing enterprise project half designations and quarter designations under the enterprise zone program.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to discount programs for members of the armed services provided by toll project entities.
Author:
Torres | Riddle | Berman | Christian | Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for property located in certain flood zones.
Author:
Torres | Garza | Harper-Brown | Zedler | Isaac
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to pilot programs to implement a management methodology for the improvement of operations and reduction of costs for certain state agencies.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of damages in a cause of action brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/29/2011 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to information regarding job matching services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/12/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to recovery of the value of fraudulently obtained health care services provided or paid by the Nueces County Hospital District.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the free admission to state parks for the parents of deceased members of the armed services
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to commissions paid to public insurance adjusters.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain public securities by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to automobile insurance coverage provided through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Back to Work initiative.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study tax policy as it relates to boat sales and marine services in Texas.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/20/2011 S Received from the House
Caption:
Designating September 15 to October 15 as Latino Texan Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2011.
Author:
Torres | White | Quintanilla | Patrick, Diane
Last Action:
05/23/2011 S Received from the House
Caption:
Designating the first full week of May as Texas Teacher Appreciation Week for a 10-year period, 2012 to 2021.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating the boys' basketball team of West Oso High School in Corpus Christi on winning the 2011 UIL 3A state championship.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2011 11:05PM
Caption:
Honoring Angel Escobar on his retirement as city manager of Corpus Christi.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Corpus Christi ISD All-Stars for their success in the Special Olympics Area 20 Basketball Competition.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Honoring Tristan Summers for his service in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Commending Katie Gleghorn for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Honoring Chase Skjolsvik for his service in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 10:35AM
Caption:
Honoring Gene Seaman for his service during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption:
Commending Evan Grady Stewart for his service as a staff member in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Humberto Lozano Lopez.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Paul Cameron for his service to the Corpus Christi chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and to Corpus Christi State University.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Al Jones on his receipt of the 2011 Brad Lomax Spirit of Hospitality Award from the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Recognizing the first full week of May 2012 as Texas Teacher Appreciation Week.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2011, as Latino Texan Month.
Author:
Torres
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2012, as Latino Texan Month.
Author:
Guillen | Creighton | Torres
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
Author:
Craddick | Torres | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
Author:
Allen | Nash | Shelton | Patrick, Diane | Torres
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to discipline in public schools, including the use of certain disciplinary methods and the prosecution of certain children for school-related offenses.
Author:
Kleinschmidt | Torres
Last Action:
02/17/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Author:
Schwertner | Torres
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Smith, Wayne | Torres
Last Action:
05/13/2011 H Point of order sustained
Caption:
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
Author:
Hancock | Torres
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
White | Torres
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to allowing military voters on active duty overseas to receive and cast a ballot electronically.
Author:
Hunter | Torres
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the design of specialty license plates issued to members and former members of the United States armed forces.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Garza | Margo
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the oath taken by a person who assists a voter.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of certain information to county voter registrars by the secretary of state.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Garza
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing for countywide polling places as an alternative election system.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notification regarding certain changes to early voting polling locations.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal conspiracy to interfere with an election.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for failing to deliver a voter registration application to the voter registrar.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors.
Author:
Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of certain information to the director of the bureau of vital statistics.
Author:
Eiland | Torres
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell annuities.
Author:
Murphy | Torres
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property and casualty insurance policies.
Author:
Pena | Garza | Torres | Margo
Last Action:
03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the illegal possession of another person's ballot to be voted by mail.
Author:
Cain | Strama | Morrison | Schwertner | Torres
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
Author:
Pena | Garza | Aliseda | Torres | Margo
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for providing false information on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Author:
King, Phil | Torres
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/20/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zedler | Torres
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a continuous improvement process at state agencies.
Author:
Carter | Torres
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license or permit on conviction of a fifth offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Author:
Burkett | Torres
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to disputes under insurance policies.
Author:
Garza | Martinez, "Mando" | Aliseda | Torres
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
Author:
Hunter | Torres | Scott | Aliseda | Lozano
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption:
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
Author:
Garza | Pena | Torres | Margo | Aliseda
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system to promote economic prosperity and national security.
Author:
Patrick, Diane | Torres | Legler
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
Author:
Legler | Deshotel | Torres | Bonnen | Ritter
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage.
Author:
Larson | Raymond | Torres
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the comptroller of public accounts to make a state revenue report after the first year of a state fiscal biennium and the governor to call a special session of the legislature if actual state revenue for that fiscal year was at least five percent less than projected revenue.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Scott | Hunter | Torres
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos on her nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Author:
Price | Torres | Kuempel
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 3, 2011, as National Teacher Day in Texas.
Author:
Hunter | Scott | Torres | Aliseda | Lozano
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Commemorating the exhibition of The Wall That Heals in honor of Vietnam War veterans in Corpus Christi from April 12-14, 2011.
Author:
Hunter | Scott | Torres | Lozano | Aliseda
Last Action:
04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Welcoming the 2011 Feria de las Flores contestants to the State Capitol.